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Kuki Sencha (Green Tea) - Nikko

Kuki Sencha (Green Tea) - Nikko

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This tea is a kuki sencha, a distinctive style of Japanese green tea made primarily from the stems and veins of sencha leaves (kuki meaning “stem” in Japanese). Rather than being a by-product, high-quality kuki sencha is carefully selected for balance and sweetness, offering a refined and expressive cup in its own right.

Compared to standard sencha, which is produced mainly from the leaf blades, kuki sencha has a lighter body, lower caffeine content and a naturally sweeter, softer character. The stems contain higher levels of theanine, giving the tea a gentle umami and a clean, rounded mouthfeel without sharp bitterness.

In the cup, kuki sencha is fresh and uplifting, with notes of spring greens, tender herbs and a subtle creamy sweetness. The finish is crisp and refreshing, making it especially easy-drinking and versatile. Elegant yet approachable, kuki sencha offers a brighter, calmer expression of sencha — perfect for everyday enjoyment while still reflecting the quality and terroir of Yame.

80g Net.

How to Brew

How to Make Perfect Kuki Sencha Tea:

  1. Put the tea leaves in a pot. For 3 servings use 2 table spoons of tea (about 7～9 g). For 5 servings use 2 full table spoons of tea (about 11～13 g). Adjust to taste.
  2. Fill up a tea cup to 80% with hot water into 3 small cups for Sencha (about 60ml each) and let it cool down to a temperature of 70℃～75℃. A lower temperature will produce a milder and rounder taste, while higher temperatures will make the tea taste more sharp. If you enjoy sharp tasting teas, a temperature of 85℃～90℃ is suitable.
  3. Fill up the water back into the pot from the 3 cups and wait for one minute. When a higher temperature is desired, just wait for 30 seconds.
  4. Fill up the tea evenly into the 3 cups to obtain the same taste and concentration. Do not leave any tea in the pot, but fill up all out to the last drop.
  5. For a second infusion, use water of a little higher temperature than for the first and let the tea draw for only 10 seconds before filling up it into the cups.

About Keiko Uchida

Keiko Uchida is a deeply enthusiastic lover of Japanese tea and has a personal mission to introduce the very finest teas from Japan to a wider audience around the world. Her own collection brings together carefully selected teas that reflect the exceptional quality, character and traditions of Japanese tea.

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